WATCH: Gamecocks surprised with alternate helmets

COLUMBIA, SC - OCTOBER 17: Interim head coach Shawn Elliott of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts to a call during their game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

The new gear had South Carolina in a frenzy Streeter Lecka Getty Images

Receiving brand-new apparel for any athlete is a special feeling. One has a renewed sense of motivation, and "feels good" rocking some fresh gear.

South Carolina echoed those sentiments ahead of its game against Florida on Saturday. Coming in from pregame warmups, the team headed into the locker room to find sparkling alternate helmets. The head-gear is featuring the Gamecock mascot outlined in black and garnet, prominently displayed on a white helmet.